How To ... Display My House Number

Ensure your home can be found easily in case of emergency

By Andrea Iglar

If you live at 123 Main Street, emergency responders must be able to easily see the house number “123” to swiftly, accurately respond to police, fire and ambulance calls.

Every owner or occupant should follow these rules for clearly displaying street numbers on homes and businesses:

1

Numbers must be at least 4 inches tall, with 6 inches recommended for businesses.

2

Do not spell out numbers. Use numerals and letters that contrast with the background and have a stroke width of at least a half-inch.

3

Place the numbers in a readily visible spot near each entrance that faces a public road.

4

In addition, mark both sides of your mailbox if it is located directly in front of your building.

5

Make sure the numbers are not concealed by any object or foliage such as bushes or trees.

Note

Township code officials may require additional number placement.

Call 9-1-1 for police and all emergencies.